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Philippines Permits Gulf Crew Rotations, Guarantees Refusal After Iran Seizure

4/27/2026

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The Philippines allows shipowners to rotate Filipino crews to Persian Gulf but guarantees workers the right to refuse assignments in conflict zones.
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac reported that 15 Filipino seafarers were on two container vessels seized by Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz.
Undersecretary Claire Castro said the government told the industry crew replacements are permitted, confirming workers may decline deployment to warlike operations.

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The Philippines allows shipowners to rotate Filipino crews to Persian Gulf but guarantees workers the right to refuse assignments in conflict zones.
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac reported that 15 Filipino seafarers were on two container vessels seized by Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz.
Undersecretary Claire Castro said the government told the industry crew replacements are permitted, confirming workers may decline deployment to warlike operations.